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Community Bridges Inc

EIN 02-0368594 · Concord, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Community Bridges assures and maintains the integration, growth and interdependence of people with disabilities in their home communities, so they have positive control over the lives they have chosen for themselves. Community Bridges is a leader in the development of and advocacy for innovative approaches in supporting families.

Income
$35.5 million
Spending
$34.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
469
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$241,165, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $10.4 million spent. Participants in self-directed services include seniors, individuals with development disabilities, and individuals with acquired brain disorders. By promoting personal growth, responsibility, health, and safety, self-directed services allow participants to experience independence, community, inclusion, employment, and a fulfilling home life the way they want it. All participants of self-directed services have the option to customize a budget plan that best meets their individual needs. Community Bridges encourages individuals and their families to recruit, hire, and supervise people who provide them with assistance, and supports the individual through the hiring and management process as needed, Community Bridges strongly believes that individuals and their families in the self-directed services program should have complete choice and control over personal finances but have the assistance they need through workshops, guidelines, and advise to help maximize success.
  2. $2.1 million spent. Family support case management provides information, training, support, and connection to valued resources for families of children with chronic health conditions, developmental disability or their elders who experience frailty due to aging, training is designed to help people take control of their lives, and help implement their dreams for good life in the community and a healthy future, Community Bridges provides parent-to-parent connections, guardianship and future planning, family assistance, and enhances access to educational needs, support groups, leisure activities, housing and jobs or job training. This information, training and support gives the families and individuals a much better chance of becoming successful in meeting basic life needs.
  3. $12.0 million spent. The day and residential services program embraces natural, community-based settings, participant services are shaped around the unique needs of the individual and their family. By providing assistance with daily tasks on an as-needed basis, day and residential services participants live with a family member, roommate, independently, or in a staffed residence. By empowering participants to create their own life plans, make life decisions, and openly contribute to their Community Bridges partnership, we allow each participant to be in full control of their life. Individuals in Community Bridges' Day and residential services receive guidance from direct support staff whose roles are to encourage participants to live their lives as independently as possible. Each staff member is screened, interviewed, and selected based on compatibility factors. Director support staff members are trained to encourage participants to develop relationships within the community, allowing individuals to become comfortable in their social setting. With the help of direct support staff, individuals and their families have the ability to connect to service providers in the community who best fit their needs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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